


Week of Events
Kissamos – Festival of Tastes & Art 2025
The Municipality of Kissamos hosts the 16th annual "Kissamos - Festival of Tastes & Art," a vibrant celebration of Cretan heritage, taking place from Saturday, August 16th, to Sunday, August 24th, 2025. Located along the scenic coastal road just west of the Kissamos Municipal Stadium, the festival invites visitors to explore the rich tapestry of […]
35th Pan-Cretan Citron Festival in Garazo, 2025
The Cultural Association of Garazo is organizing a brilliant three-day festival to celebrate its 45th anniversary and mark the 35th annual Pan-Cretan Citron Festival. Taking place from August 16th to 18th, 2025, in the village of Garazo, Mylopotamos, the event is dedicated to promoting the traditional cultivation and use of the Cretan citron, a fruit […]
Five Days of Culture in Amari
The Cultural Association of Nefs Amari, in collaboration with the Municipality of Amari and the Region of Crete, presents a five-day cultural event from the 21st to the 25th of August. This series of events, a tradition since 2014, unfolds in the village of Nefs Amari and offers a diverse program that includes activities for […]
29th Annual Potato Festival in Tzermiado, 2025
The Cultural Association of Tzermiado, "I Anagennisi" (The Renaissance), presents the 29th annual Potato Festival, a three-day celebration dedicated to the region's most famous agricultural product. Held in the welcoming village of Tzermiado on the Lasithi Plateau, the event honors the local culture, traditions, and the renowned Lasithi potato, which is a cornerstone of the […]
August Cultural & Religious Festival in Ano Asites 2025
A week of cultural and religious events is set to unfold in late August, offering a rich program that blends traditional Cretan festivities with theatre, children's activities, and religious observances. The celebration, centered around community spaces like the local primary school and church square, showcases the vibrant cultural life of rural Crete, bringing together local […]
Featured 13th “Trygopatimata” Grape Harvest Festival in Kainourgio Chorio, 2025
13th “Trygopatimata” Grape Harvest Festival in Kainourgio Chorio, 2025
The Cultural Association of Kainourgio Chorio "Agia Anastasia," in collaboration with the Region of Crete and the Municipality of Hersonissos, presents the 13th annual "Trygopatimata," a festival deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of the region, celebrating the traditional grape harvest. This event revives the customs surrounding the grape harvest and winemaking process, offering participants […]
The Circle of Culture Festival: From Byzantium to the Venetian Era
The Circle of Culture Festival: From Byzantium to the Venetian Era
The Municipality of Minoa Pediada, in collaboration with local cultural associations and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion, presents the 2nd thematic festival, "The Circle of Culture." This year's event focuses on the rich historical period from the Byzantine to the Venetian era within the municipality. Running from August 4th to August 24th, 2025, the […]
Featured Summer Public Evenings at Skinakas Observatory 2025 🔭
Summer Public Evenings at Skinakas Observatory 2025 🔭
The Skinakas Observatory has released its schedule for the "Summer Public Evenings" for 2025. As part of its effort to bring the public closer to science and technology, the observatory offers free visits on select dates each year. These events provide a unique opportunity for the public to get a firsthand look at the observatory's […]
Featured 13th “Trygopatimata” Grape Harvest Festival in Kainourgio Chorio, 2025
13th “Trygopatimata” Grape Harvest Festival in Kainourgio Chorio, 2025
The Cultural Association of Kainourgio Chorio "Agia Anastasia," in collaboration with the Region of Crete and the Municipality of Hersonissos, presents the 13th annual "Trygopatimata," a festival deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of the region, celebrating the traditional grape harvest. This event revives the customs surrounding the grape harvest and winemaking process, offering participants […]
Featured Diktaia 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Sport on the Lassithi Plateau
Diktaia 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Sport on the Lassithi Plateau
The Cultural Association of Psychro "Xenios Zeus" presents "Diktaia 2025," a four-day festival celebrating the cultural and athletic heritage of the region, taking place in the picturesque village of Psychro on the Lassithi Plateau. This annual event, co-organized with the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Lassithi Plateau, and the Crete Ultramarathon Club, offers a […]